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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Weigler, Will
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Weigler, Will
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Hope
Optimism
Storytelling
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Free online book may be downloaded at link.
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https://www.touchofthecancer.com/
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Understanding non-Hodgkin lymphoma : a guide for patients, survivors and loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18657
Lymphoma Research Foundation. New York, NY: Lymphoma Research Foundation , 2020. 8th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Publication Date
2020
Subjects
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Survivors
Family Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Fall 2020
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Guides and fact sheets may be viewed and downloaded from the education resources webpage.
Read Online
https://lymphoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LRF-NHL-Booklet_4.21.pdf
https://lymphoma.org/resources/educationresources/publications/
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Facing forward : making a difference in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19808
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2010
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/make-a-difference
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facing-forward.pdf
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In our own words : the cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20068
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/ontario/support%20services/videos.aspx?sc_lang=en
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Ebb and flow : storytelling for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20204
Lang, Mike. Anacortes, WA: Hands On Films , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Lang, Mike
Place of Publication
Anacortes, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Writing
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.ebbflowstory.com/
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CancerResource : living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20649
American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , [2012].
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer resource : living with cancer
Corporate Author
American Institute for Cancer Research
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
[2012]
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Nutrition Therapy
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Body Weight
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://preventcancer.aicr.org/new/flipbooks/CancerResource/files/assets/basic-html/page1.html
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After breast cancer treatment : what next? : an awareness guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21264
BC Cancer Agency, Greater Vancouver Regional Advisory Group of the Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
This booklet is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
After breast cancer treatment : what next? : an awareness guide (2012)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Greater Vancouver Regional Advisory Group of the Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
14 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
This booklet is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/patient-and-public-info-site/Documents/AllianceAfterTreatment2013_reformattedFinalInt.pdf
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Eating well and being active following cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21365
World Cancer Research Fund. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK)
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Nutrition Therapy
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Survivors
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.breastcancer.org.my/EatingWellBeingActive.pdf
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How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong
Author
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Corporate Author
Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Family Lines
Canadian Cancer Society
Publisher
Common Language Storytelling
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
50 min.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.
Notes
The complete documentary can be viewed online.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/tickle-fight-2016/
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Stewie's story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10355
Stewart, Paul. Mississauga, ON: Roche Oncology , 2002?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 S857 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Stewart, Paul
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Roche Oncology
Publication Date
2002?
Physical Description
15 minutes
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI520 S857 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Survivorship guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : coping with late effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19596
Stronach, Keren. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2010. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S963 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Stronach, Keren
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
63 p. : 25 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
United States
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WH380 S963 2010
Read Online
http://www.nbmtlink.org/documents/spg.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Strength and courage : exercises for breast cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19690
Poppenberg, Janette, Johnson, Kathy, Cowden, Sharon. Pittsburgh, PA: Magee-Womens Foundation , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S914 2007
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Contains exercises to help breast cancer survivors regain upper body strength and flexibility and improve posture. Also includes a section on aerobic conditioning guidelines and a new chapter "Lymphedema : what you should know"; Ch.1 : Posture exercises can be completed following surgery; Ch. 2 …
More Information
Author
Poppenberg, Janette
Johnson, Kathy
Cowden, Sharon
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Magee-Womens Foundation
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
75minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Survivors
Lymphedema - rehabilitation
Weight Lifting
Popular Work
Abstract
Contains exercises to help breast cancer survivors regain upper body strength and flexibility and improve posture. Also includes a section on aerobic conditioning guidelines and a new chapter "Lymphedema : what you should know"
Ch.1 : Posture exercises can be completed following surgery
Ch. 2 :Post op exercises can be completed following surgery
Ch. 3: Flexibility trainign only to be completed after chapters one and two are mastered
Ch. 4: Weight training
ch. 5: Aerobic exercise can be reviewed early in the course of treatment
Special features: Lymphedema : what you should know
Appendix: Exercise log
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S914 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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A la poursuite de l'arc-en-ciel : avoir 20 ans et le cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19761
Taylor, Pat. [Vancouver, BC?]: Chasing Rainbows Productions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C487f 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chasing rainbows : young adults living with cancer
Author
Taylor, Pat
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Chasing Rainbows Productions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
43 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Young Adult
Adolescent
Popular Work
Language
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C487f 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Wrong way to hope : an inspiring story of young adults and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19813
Anacortez, WA: Hands On Films , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 W957 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Wrong way to hope : a story of young adults and cancer
Editor
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Place of Publication
Anacortez, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
78 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 W957 2010
Read Online
http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/wrong-way-to-hope-2010/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Persiguiendo arcoiris : jovenes adultos que viven con el cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19825
Taylor, Pat. [Vancouver, BC?]: Chasing Rainbows Productions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C487s 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chasing rainbows : young adults living with cancer
Author
Taylor, Pat
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Chasing Rainbows Productions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
43 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Canada
Popular Work
Language
Spanish
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C487s 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Colorectal cancer forum 2011

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19911
Lim, Howard, Raval, Manoj, Telford, Jen, Cosby, Cheri, Angus, Mamie, Balneaves, Lynda, Brown, Janie. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 B863 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Colorectal cancer 101 by Dr. Howard Lim; Surgical aspects of colorectal cancer by Dr. Manoj Raval; Screening and surveillance by Dr. Jen Telford; Diet and colorectal cancer by Cheri Cospy; Patient experience by Mamie Angus; What is complementary medicine (CAM) by Dr. Lynda Balneaves; Navigating the…
More Information
Author
Lim, Howard
Raval, Manoj
Telford, Jen
Cosby, Cheri
Angus, Mamie
Balneaves, Lynda
Brown, Janie
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
165 minutes
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy
Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery
Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics
Social Support
Patients - psychology
Survivors
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Colorectal cancer 101 by Dr. Howard Lim
Surgical aspects of colorectal cancer by Dr. Manoj Raval
Screening and surveillance by Dr. Jen Telford
Diet and colorectal cancer by Cheri Cospy
Patient experience by Mamie Angus
What is complementary medicine (CAM) by Dr. Lynda Balneaves
Navigating the emotional roller-coaster after a diagnosis of cancer by Janie Brown
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 B863 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Appointment with the wise old dog : dream images in a time of crisis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19938
Blum, David, Ma, Yo-Yo, Thompson, Rustin. Medina, WA: Sarah Blum , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B659 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Dream images in a time of crisis
Author
Blum, David
Ma, Yo-Yo
Thompson, Rustin
Place of Publication
Medina, WA
Publisher
Sarah Blum
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
29 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Art Therapy
Dreams - psychology
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Music Therapy
Mental Healing
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B659 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer survivorship : next steps for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20164
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 A816 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - complications
Follow-up Studies
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 A816 2011
Read Online
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Survivorship
http://www.cancer.net/sites/cancer.net/files/vignette/Cancer_Survivorship.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Meditation for beginners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20225
Landon, Ted, Besett, Chris, Maritza. Broomfield, CO: Gaiam, Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M491 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Landon, Ted
Besett, Chris
Maritza
Place of Publication
Broomfield, CO
Publisher
Gaiam, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Yoga
Popular Work
ISBN
1930814992
Language
English
Material Type
VHS
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 M491 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
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Healing light

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20477
Lai, Louise, Smith, Elisabeth, Ho, Alfred, Hung, Kam. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L185 2011
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
This CD offers relaxation and guided imagery of a healing light set to Asian music. The narration is in Cantonese.
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Healing light / sleep
Author
Lai, Louise
Smith, Elisabeth
Ho, Alfred
Hung, Kam
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Sleep
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Music Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
This CD offers relaxation and guided imagery of a healing light set to Asian music. The narration is in Cantonese.
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
Chinese-Cantonese
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 L185 2011
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming from SoundCloud.com
Read Online
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-the-healing-light-track-1-the-healing-light
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-the-healing-light-track-2-sleep

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.6 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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